What will you be serving for holiday dinner? Prime Rib, Roast Turkey, Beef Tenderloin? Whatever your main course I have the perfect side dish to go with it.This healthy salad featuring fresh USA Pears is total “eye candy” and mouthwateringly (is that a word?) delicious.
Last, but certainly not least, this easy recipe is my final entry in the USA Pears Blogger Recipe Challenge Appetizers/Side Dishes category. It could be my favorite entry of all or maybe this pear poundcake is my favorite or I don’t know I really liked this pear crostini and this pear dessert and this pear pad Thai salad. You can’t go wrong with recipes featuring fresh USA Pears.
With a bright lemony dressing and dazzling superfood colors, textures and flavors this fresh pear and kale salad with be a feast for your eyes and party in your mouth…..
Dressing ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (1 lemon) 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salad 6 cups torn kale leaves ¼ cup baby arugula 2 USA Pears, sliced ¼ cup honey glazed sliced almonds (or nuts of your choice) ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds Shards of manchego cheese Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a screw top lid; shake to blend. Place kale in a large bowl. Drizzle kale with a tablespoon or two of dressing. Massage kale with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes or until it becomes tender and a deeper green in color. Pour remaining dressing into a small serving bowl and place in center of a large round serving plate. Arrange kale around the bowl on the plate forming a wreath. Top with arugula, sliced pears, almonds, pomegranate seeds and cheese. Spoon dressing over salad just before serving. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish.Christmas Pear & Kale Salad
❤ Cheers to 2020. May you resolve to eat more pears ❤
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